20 Categories of Transitional Expressions: Using Transitional Words and Phrases

20 Categories of Transitional Expressions: Using Transitional Words and Phrases
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2016-08-24
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN:

This Book Covers the Following Topics: Transitional Expressions -- Definition Transitional Expressions – Punctuation Rules 01. Transitional Expressions -- Addition 02. Transitional Expressions -- Cause and Effect 03. Transitional Expressions -- Concession 04. Transitional Expressions -- Condition 05. Transitional Expressions -- Consequence 06. Transitional Expressions -- Contrast 07. Transitional Expressions -- Dismissal 08. Transitional Expressions -- Illustration 09. Transitional Expressions -- Emphasis 10. Transitional Expressions -- Exception 11. Transitional Expressions -- Explanation 12. Transitional Expressions -- Generalization 13. Transitional Expressions -- Location 14. Transitional Expressions -- Purpose 15. Transitional Expressions -- Quantifier 16. Transitional Expressions -- Reference 17. Transitional Expressions -- Sequence 18. Transitional Expressions – Similarity 19. Transitional Expressions -- Summary 20. Transitional Expressions -- Time Exercise: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercise: 2(A) to 2(C) SAMPLE THIS: Transitional Expressions -- Definition Meaning of ‘Transition’ -- to go from one point to another “Transitional Expressions” = “Transitional Words” + “Transitional Phrases” “Transitional (or Transition) Words” are also known as “connecting words”, “linking words” or “signal words“ “Transitional (or Transition) Phrases” are also known as “connecting phrases”, “linking phrases” or “signal phrases“ “Transitional Expressions” (also “Transitions”) could be defined as follows: • ‘Transitional expressions’ are words or phrases that provide bridges between sentences, parts of sentences, paragraphs and sections. • ‘Transitional expressions’ connect and relate sentences and paragraphs. • ‘Transitions expressions’ signal the relationship between sentences and paragraphs. • ‘Transitions expressions’ state the connections between ideas. • ‘Transitions expressions’ help carry over a thought from one part of a sentence to another, from one sentence to another, from one paragraph to another, from one section to another, or from one idea to another. • ‘Transitional expressions’ connect ideas from sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph. • ‘Transitional expressions’ are placed in the beginning, middle, or end of the sentences/paragraphs to explain connections between two or more ideas. • ‘Transitional expressions’ help carry over a thought from one idea to another. • ‘Transitional expressions’ produce clearer expression, by eliminating the excessive use of such words as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘for’ ‘nor’, ‘or’ ‘so’ ‘yet’, etc. Choosing Transitional Expression -- Some transitional words and transitional phrases belong to more than one category. A transitional expression can change the whole meaning of a sentence. Therefore, you should choose the transition that best conveys your meaning. You should also avoid repetition and use different transition words or phrases in the same category if necessary. Placing transitional words: There are three options for placing transitional words: • The beginning of a sentence [Most common] • The middle of a sentence • The end of a sentence [Least Common] Example: Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Furthermore, customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ at the beginning of a sentence] Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers, furthermore, can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ in the middle of a sentence] Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty, furthermore. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ in the end of a sentence]

A Writer's Guide to Transitional Words and Expressions

A Writer's Guide to Transitional Words and Expressions
Author: Victor C. Pellegrino
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1999
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

"A Writer's Guide to Transitional Words and Expressions lists over 1,000 transition words and expressions conveniently divided and thumb-indexed into 15 categories. The book is designed to help writers connects ideas, create a smooth flow of sentences and paragraphs, and communicate clearly and effectively. This fourth printing includes a special section, "Substitutes for Said," a supplement that lists alphabetically over 500 choices for the word "said." This mini-thesaurus is the most comprehensive compilations of substitutes for "said" available anywhere. Whether crafting fiction or non-fiction, it is an invaluable tool that no writer can do without."--Cover

100 Words to Make You Sound Smart

100 Words to Make You Sound Smart
Author: Editors of Editors of the American Heritage Di
Publisher: Collins Reference
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-02-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780544913646

A newly rejacketed edition of the best-selling title in the 100 Words series.

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs: English Verb Types

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs: English Verb Types
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2020-09-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

A verb can be described as transitive or intransitive based on whether it requires an object to express a complete thought or not. A transitive verb is a verb that requires (takes or allows) an object to receive the action. “Object” may be in the form of a noun, phrase, or pronoun that refers to the person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb. A sentence with a transitive verb can generally be changed into passive voice (however, sometimes a transitive verb cannot be used in the passive voice). A transitive verb can’t stand alone with only a subject. An intransitive verb does not take an object. However, there may take prepositional phrases or adverbs. Adding adverbs or prepositional phrases modifies the verb but doesn’t change its meaning. A sentence with an intransitive verb can never be changed into a passive voice. Some verbs have multiple meanings and can be transitive or intransitive, depending on the sense in which they are used. In some instances, a verb may require an object, while in others it does not require an object. Based on their transitive or/and intransitive uses, verbs may be categorized as follows: 01. Verbs that are usually used only transitively for all their meanings/senses. 02. Verbs that are usually used only intransitively for all their meanings/senses. 03. Verbs that are usually used both transitively and intransitively for all their meanings/senses. 04. Verbs that are used only transitively for one or more particular meanings/senses but also used only intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses. 05. Verbs that are used only transitively for one or more particular meanings/senses but also used both transitively and intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses. 06. Verbs that are used only intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses but also used both transitively and intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses. 07. Verbs that are used only transitively for one or more particular meanings/senses but also used only intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses and also used both transitively and intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses. You will find the detailed list of verbs under each of these 7 categories. (Very Important Note: Verbs have been generally categorized based on their usual meanings/senses. You may find some variation with the other resources.) In this book, you will find the list of transitive verbs that may take two objects. You will also find the list of transitive and intransitive verbs that are used with prepositional phrases or adverbs. Following are some verbs that are usually used only transitively for all their meanings/senses: abandon / abase / typecast / typeset / outrun / rerun / overlay / underpay / misspend / rend / withhold / behold / outgrow / befall / underlie / outdo / abbreviate / abduct / abet / abhor / abolish / abominate / abrade / abridge / abrogate / absent / absolve / absorb / abstract / abuse / accent / accentuate / access / accompany / accomplish / accost / account / accredit / accuse / acquaint / acquire / acquit / action / actuate / addle / address / adduce / adjudge / adjure / administer / admire / adore / adorn / adulterate / adumbrate / advantage / advocate / aerate / affect / affirm Following are some Verbs that are usually used only intransitively for all their meanings/senses: abscond / abseil / abstain / accede / acquiesce / adhere / alight / amble / apologize / fall / dwell / appeal / appear / arc / arise / arrive / aspire / assent / atone / atrophy / augur / backfire / backpack / back-pedal / backspace / backtrack / balloon / banter / barf / bargain / barrel / bask / bay / beef / beetle / belly / bellyache / belong / bet / bicker / bicycle / bifurcate / billet / billow / binge / biodegrade / bitch / bivouac / blabber / blare

Examples of English Correlatives: Correlative Words and Sentences

Examples of English Correlatives: Correlative Words and Sentences
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

This Book Covers The Following Topics: 1. AS---AS 1A. AS EARLY AS 1B. AS FAR AS 1C. AS LONG AS 1D. AS MANY AS 1E. AS MUCH AS 1F. AS SOON AS 1G. AS WELL AS 2. EITHER---OR 3. NEITHER---NOR 4. WHETHER---OR 5. BARELY/HARDLY/SCARCELY---WHEN 6. NO SOONER---THAN 7. RATHER---THAN 8. NOT ONLY---BUT ALSO 9. ALTHOUGH---YET 10. TOO---TO 11. BETWEEN---AND 12. BOTH---AND 13. SO THAT 14. UNLESS 15. UNTIL 16. OTHERS Exercises: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercises: 2(A) and 2(B) Exercises: 3(A) and 3(B) Sample This: 1. AS---AS Correlative Words connect two equal grammatical items. They link words, phrases, and clauses. They are generally used in the form of pair of words and are popularly called correlative conjunctions. As -- As This Pattern Is Used When You Are Comparing or Linking Two People Or Things, Or Two Situations EXAMPLES: AS EARLY AS AS FAR AS AS LONG AS AS MANY AS AS MUCH AS AS SOON AS AS WELL AS 1A. AS EARLY AS ‘As Early As’ Is Used To Show -- Done Before the Expected, Usual or Planned Time Elections will be held as early as possible. As early as 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, he was surprised to see the policemen. Companies could announce the agreement as early as Tuesday. Given their importance, it makes sense to nurture good values in children as early as possible. I woke up as early as 4 a.m. International sanctions on it could start to be lifted as early as spring next year. We demand that the government acts firmly and culprits are booked as early as possible. The latest refund mechanism facility will help its customers get refunds as early as within 24 hours of returning the product. Our company is looking to invest in Australia as early as next year. Reserve Bank will cut interest rates again, possibly as early as this month. Scores of people visit the beaches of East Coast Road as early as 5 a.m. for their daily exercises. The company is in the process to complete the audit as early as possible and will submit the audited financial results in due course of time. The government planned to overhaul the corporate debt market by pushing all issuance onto an electronic platform as early as November. She could return to China as early as this month, the media reported on Tuesday. She had as early as 1815 directed that the state should settle the entire cost of education of its people. A special report is scheduled to be released as early as this month. The first signs of global warming felt as early as the 1940s. Forecasters predicted national capital could experience sub-zero temperatures as early as next month. Street clearance in the areas surrounding the art museum is scheduled to begin as early as Sunday at 6:00 p.m. This year's flu outbreak can happen as early as October and can last as late as May. Tropical Storm Erika was expected to hit the Southeast as early as Sunday. Government should make sure that the construction of the college starts as early as possible. The police commissioner is all set to complete the probe into the case as early as possible. The Centre today asked the states to take steps in making special courts functional as early as possible. The school principal wanted all files as early as possible. About 100 people lined up outside security barricades as early as 3 a.m.

Learn English Exclamations: Popular Exclamatory Words and Sentences

Learn English Exclamations: Popular Exclamatory Words and Sentences
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

This Book Covers The Following Topics: 1. What is an “Exclamation”? 2. Exclamatory Sentences 3. Exclamatory Sentences with ‘What’ 4. Exclamatory Sentences with ‘How’ 5. Exclamatory Sentences with So and Such 6. Exclamations in Declarative Sentences 7. Exclamations in Interrogative Sentences 8. Exclamations in Imperative Sentences 9. Detailed List of Interjections 10. Using ‘Common Words’ as Exclamations 11. Useful Exclamatory Phrases/Sentences 12. Other Patterns 13. List of Emotions Shown by Exclamations Exercise: 1 Exercise: 2 Sample This: 1. What is an “Exclamation”? DEFINITION: An exclamation (or interjection) is a short sound, word or phrase which is spoken suddenly to express strong emotion. Or Exclamatory words that can stand alone as a sentence while expressing emotions or reactions are called exclamations (or interjections). An exclamation mark (!) should be written after an exclamation. “Exclamation Mark” is called "Exclamation Point" in American English. There are many exclamatory words (interjections or exclamations) that are often used in daily life. Some of these words express one strong emotion while others express two or more strong emotions. They do not have a grammatical purpose in the sentence and are not associated with the other parts of the sentence. They do not play the role of a subject or a verb. They can stand by themselves or are placed before, after or in the middle of a sentence to express a strong emotion or feeling. Examples: Exclamatory Word -- Alas! Represents feelings of ‘Sadness, Sorry’ Exclamatory Word -- Um! Represents feeling of ‘Hesitation’ Exclamatory Word -- Yum! Represents feeling of ‘Pleasant Taste or Smell’ You can use exclamations to show the following emotions: admiration, affection, anger, annoyance, anticipation, apathy, approval, attention, awe, confusion, delight, despair, disappointment, disapproval, discontent, dislike, distress, eagerness, elation, enjoyment, excitement, fear, frustration, grief, happiness, humor, hurt, irritation, joy, love, mourning, pain, panic, pleasure, pride, remorse, respect, shame, shock, sorrow, sorry, surprise, sympathy, terror, wonder, etc. IMPORTANT NOTES: (1). Use Of An Exclamation (Interjection) In A Sentence (a). Beginning A Sentence With An Interjection When you begin a sentence with an interjection you can place either a comma (,) or an exclamatory mark (point) (!) after the interjection. Examples: Ah, what a wonderful gift! The comma (,) after an interjection expresses less emotion. Ah! What a wonderful gift! Exclamatory mark (point) (!) after an interjection expresses more emotion. Note: Both sentences have an exclamatory mark at the end. Obviously, both are exclamatory sentences. But the second one is more emphatic. Also note: if you put a comma after an interjection then the next word in the sentence will begin from the small letter but if you put an exclamatory mark after an interjection then the next word in the sentence will begin from a capital letter. Important Note: You can also end the sentence with a period (.) or question mark (?) to show mild emotion. Ah, what a wonderful gift. Ah! What a wonderful gift. Wow, We won. Oh, did you go there? (B). Use Of An Interjection In The Middle Of A Sentence Examples: Hundreds of people, alas, feared killed in a massive landslide. Albert Einstein was born in...er…Germany. You deleted my folder…um…my file! (C). Use Of An Interjection At The End Of A Sentence Example: So got married, huh! What do you think of me, eh?

Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences: English Sentence Forms

Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences: English Sentence Forms
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

REVISED EDITION -- FEB 20, 2016 -- Sentence forms in English language - simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, compound-complex sentence | phrases and clauses | independent or principal clause (main clause), dependent or subordinate clause | list of important coordinators and transitional expressions (transitional words or phrases) for compound sentences | list of important subordinators for complex sentences | double and multiple sentences | definition and examples of simple, compound and complex sentences

Get- Popular English Verb: Sentences Using Verb ‘Get’

Get- Popular English Verb: Sentences Using Verb ‘Get’
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN:

This Book Covers The Following Topics: 1. ENGLISH VERB -- ‘GET’ 2. Meanings of Main Verb ‘GET’ 3. GET + THIRD FORM OF VERB 3A. Get + Third Form of Verb 3B. Have/Has + Got + Third Form of Verb 3C. Got + Third Form of Verb 3D. Had + Got + Third Form of Verb 3E. Will + Get + Third Form of Verb 3F. Will + Have + Got + Third Form of Verb 3G. Modal Verbs + Get + Third Form of Verb 3H. Getting + Third Form of Verb 3I. Verb + To + Get + Third Form of Verb 4. GET TO + FIRST FORM OF VERB 4A. Get To + First Form of Verb 4B. Got To + First Form of Verb 4C. Will + Get To + First Form of Verb 5. HAVE + GOT TO + FIRST FORM OF VERB 6. ‘GET’ + ADJECTIVE 7. ‘GET’ + USED TO 8. Use of ‘Get’ In Causative Sentences 9. English Idioms With ‘Get’ 10. Phrasal Verbs With ‘Get’ 11. Other Sentences With ‘Get’ 12. Conjugation of Verb ‘Get’ Exercises: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercises: 2(A) and 2(B) Exercises: 3(A) and 3(B) Sample This: 1. ENGLISH VERB -- ‘GET’ Get is an irregular verb. Its three forms are as follows: First Form (Base Form) -- GET Second Form (Past Form) -- GOT Third Form (Past Participle) -- GOT/GOTTEN Present Perfect of ‘Get’ – Have/Has Got || Have/Has Gotten Past Perfect of ‘Get’ -- Had Got || Had Gotten Gotten (past participle form of ‘get’) is generally used in Spoken American English. Gotten is incorrect in British English. -ING Form of ‘Get’ -- Getting Infinitive of ‘Get’ -- To Get IMPORTANT NOTE: “Have/has got” is the ‘Present Perfect’ Form of ‘get’. But it is mainly used in the present indefinite (simple) tense. “Have/has got” is generally used with ‘simple present meaning’ to show characteristics, ownership, illnesses, and relationships. ‘Have got’ and ‘has got’ have the same meaning as ‘have’ and ‘has’ respectively. They can be used as present indefinite (simple) tenses. Affirmative Sentences -- They have got computers. = They have computers. He has got a computer. = He has a computer. Negative Sentences -- They have not got computers. = They do not have computers. He has not got a computer. = He does not have a computer. Note:- Negative form of ‘have/has got’ is made by adding ‘not’ between ‘have/has’ and ‘got’; whereas, the negative form of ‘have/has’ is made by using ‘do/does not’. Interrogative Sentences -- Have they got computers? = Do they have computers? Has he got a computer? = Does he have a computer? Note:- Interrogative pattern of ‘have/has got’ is made by putting auxiliary verb ‘have/has’ before the subject; whereas Interrogative pattern of ‘have/has’ is made by putting auxiliary verb ‘Do/Does’ before the subject. However, in past events, you should prefer using ‘had’ instead of ‘had got’ ’ to show characteristics, ownership, illnesses, and relationships. More Common -- They had computers. They did not have computers. Did they have computers? Less Common -- They had got computers. They had not got computers. Had they got computers? Also Note: Use of ‘have got’ and ‘has got’ in present perfect tenses: Pattern: Have/has got + past participle of the verb A project has got stuck. || Many projects have got stuck. And, in past perfect tenses, you should use ‘had got’. A project had got stuck. || Many projects had got stuck. ALSO NOTE: GOTTA - Very informal and non-standard way of referring to ‘have got to’ or ‘have got a’ in writing. This form is grammatically incorrect. Avoid using writing this form. English Verb ‘Get’ can be used in a number of patterns and has lots of different uses and meanings.-- A. “Get” is used as a main verb with many different meanings. B. “Get” is used in several idioms. C. “Get” is used in several phrasal verbs. Meanings of Main Verb ‘GET’ THE MOST COMMON MEANINGS OF “GET” AS THE MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: to receive / to obtain or acquire (to gain, attain, achieve something) / to bring / to receive prison term / to receive broadcasts / to buy something / to earn / to receive marks or grade in an exam / to become affected by (a disease or bodily condition) / to be infected with an illness, etc. / to start doing something / to arrive/come/reach / to move to a particular direction or place / to use transport (to catch) / to answer (receive) the phone call / to capture somebody / to understand / to have / to memorize / to find out by calculation / to deliver / to prepare a meal, etc. 1. TO RECEIVE We get assurance every time, but nothing has materialized. I got the medal and the money. I got an appointment letter today. Flood-affected families got compensation. We got some high-resolution images.

Daily Use English Sentences: Popular Topics

Daily Use English Sentences: Popular Topics
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01 -- ACTIONS 02 -- BUSINESS & ECONOMY 03 -- COURT 04 -- CRIMES 05 -- FIRE 06 -- HEALTH 07 -- KITCHEN 08 -- LOVE 09 -- NATURAL DISASTERS 10 -- PASSING AWAY 11 -- PHONE 12 -- POLITE EXPRESSIONS 13 -- POLITICS 14 -- TIME 15 -- DRIVING 16 -- WEATHER 17 -- MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS Sample This: Daily Use English Sentences -- ACTIONS BEND Bend down a bit. Bend down to feel your ankle. Sit on your heels with your knees bent up close to your body. He bent down to touch her feet. He bent down to pick up his pen. BRING Bring both your palms near your chest. Bring your eyebrows closer together. CLASP Clasp your hand over your head. She clasped the handle of the cooker. She clasped her daughter in her arms. CLENCH His fists clenched into a ball. He clenched his teeth. She clenched her jaws. FALL He fell flat at the feet of her. Her hair fell over her shoulders. FACE She soon stood up facing him. She was buried face down. He turned and faced them. Stand with your hand facing upwards. Lie on the ground facing downwards. Lie on your front with your face looking downwards. FOLD Fold your hands and look heavenwards. His arms were folded across his chest. They pleaded with folded hands. KEEP Keep your right palm on your cheeks. Keep both your palms apart. Keep the elbow joint straight. Keep your eyes wide open. Keep your elbows close to your body. Keep your eyes shut. KNEEL Kneel down to take pictures of children and pets. He knelt down on the ground. He knelt down and kissed the turf and then stood up. LIFT Walk on, without lifting your head. She lifted her arms above her head. She lifted her eyebrows. Lift your right hand to your right shoulder. She lifted his hand to stroke her face. LOOK He was looking at me up and down. Don’t look at her. LOWER Lower your head to get through the door. She demurely lowered her eyes to the ground. I lowered my head and didn’t look up till the bell rang. MOVE Move your fingers. Don’t move around in the class. Move your right palm right to left. Move your head in the right direction. He moved his head up and down. Move your hand up and down my back. Move your arm from side to side. NOD He nodded his head sagely. I nodded in agreement. She quietly nodded her assent. She nodded knowingly upon mention. PAT Don’t pat your stomach. She gave a pat on his head. She pats his back to help him breathe. PEEP The man peeped from behind a wall. They peeped inside the house through an open window. PINCH Don’t pinch me. He pinched her fingers lightly into her eyes. She gave her son a pinch on his face to wake him up. Pinch the nostrils together. PLACE Place your fingers under your nose to stimulate a mustache. He placed his hand on his son’s head. POINT He pointed his finger in her direction. They pointed at my photo in the album. Point out at him in front of you with your right index finger. PULL He pulled her around to face him. He started pulling strange faces. He pulled his foot out of the shoe. They pulled him into the car and drove off. He took her arm and pulled her along. She pulled me closer. PUSH They pushed away a watchman. He was pushed around. They pushed their face towards him. PUT Put both your palms near your face. Put your arm around your waist. Put your hand on your lips. He put his arm on the seat behind her shoulder. He put his arms around her.